A renewal is available only if no one else has requested the item. Renewals are not automatic; items may be renewed online (how to renew your items online), or by calling the Check-Out desk at 241-1472, or by renewing them in person at the library.

How many items can I check out on my card?

A library user may have up to 50 items checked out at any one time. In general, the following limits apply per format:

DVDs

10

Video Games

2

Software

10

Audiobooks and CDs

10

Books and Magazines

No Limit (up to 50)

Book Club in a Bag Kits

1

Interlibrary Loan Items

4

Fines for overdue items

Books, Magazines, Audiobooks, and CDs

$0.10 per day late

Interlibrary Loan materials

$0.25 per day late

DVDs, Video Games, and Software

$0.25 per day late

Book Club in a Bag Kits

$2.00 per day late

After hours book returns

Main Library: A drive-up book drop is located on the west side of the building.

Dr. James Carlson Library: There is a walk-up book return near the entrance to the building and a drive-through book return on the east side of the building.

Northport Branch: A drop box is available next to the outside door of the Northport branch at the Northport Mall.

Any item that has been checked out from any Fargo Public Library location may be returned to any branch or book drop.

For more information on the library's check-out policies, please see the Circulation Policy.